The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has published the updated Class 12 Arts/Humanities stream syllabus for the academic year 2025–2026. This syllabus is designed according to the latest National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It helps students focus on key concepts, develop understanding of social sciences, and prepare for board exams as well as entrance tests.
The syllabus includes a wide range of subjects from history, political science, and geography to optional subjects like philosophy, environmental science, and computer science. It is aligned with NCERT standards to support national-level preparation for competitive exams like CUET, BA entrance, and other undergraduate courses.
Syllabus Valid for Both Zones
The updated syllabus is the same for both Summer Zone and Winter Zone students. JKBOSE has made this common for all students across Jammu and Kashmir. Only the examination calendar differs by zone; the topics and subjects remain the same.
Arts/Humanities Stream Subjects – Core and Elective
Every student in the Arts/Humanities stream must take English as a compulsory subject. They can then select four more subjects. One of these is an elective, which can be selected based on career interest.
This allows students flexibility. They can build combinations that support future careers in civil services, teaching, journalism, psychology, social work, law, and more.
List of subjects offered:
- Political Science
- History
- Sociology
- Geography
- Education
- Psychology
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Urdu Literature
- Hindi Literature
- English Literature
- Islamic Studies
- Buddhist Studies
- Vedic Studies
- Public Administration
- Home Science
- Mathematics
- Computer Science (Elective)
- Environmental Science (Elective)
Subject-Wise JKBOSE Class 12 Arts/Humanities Syllabus 2025–2026
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How to Download from Official JKBOSE Website
Follow the steps below to download the official Arts/Humanities syllabus directly from the JKBOSE website:
- Open the official website: https://jkbose.nic.in
- Click on Student Corner from the top menu
- Select Syllabus in the dropdown
- Choose Class 12 from the list
- Click on Updated Syllabus of Class 12 to open the official PDF
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Key Features of the Updated Arts/Humanities Syllabus
- Based on NEP 2020 recommendations
- Structured with clear chapters and unit-wise topics
- Marks distribution is well defined
- Some subjects include project or practical work
- Helpful for CUET, BA entrance, and civil services foundation courses
- Updated to match NCERT-style curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions – JKBOSE Class 12 Arts/Humanities Syllabus
Q. Is the same syllabus followed in both zones?
Yes. The syllabus is common for Summer and Winter Zones.
Q. How many subjects are required in Arts/Humanities stream?
English is compulsory. Then students choose four other subjects. One of them is an elective.
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Visit Our PDF Store NowQ. Can I select subjects like Mathematics or Computer Science?
Yes. These can be selected as electives based on interest and availability.
Q. Are practicals part of the Arts/Humanities syllabus?
Yes. Subjects like Geography, Psychology, and Home Science include practicals or project work.
Q. Will this syllabus help with entrance tests?
Yes. It is suitable for exams like CUET and other university admissions.
Q. Where can I get books based on this syllabus?
You can check the JKBOSE website or visit EducateIndia.in for updated books and study material.
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